Hi,
I'm wondering that in iTunes, after downloading a song, if it's possible to select only a specific part of the song to burn it on a CD afterward. For instance, if an entire song lasts 4 minutes, and I'd like to select what's between the minute 1 and minute 2 to burn on a CD, what should I do? Export the entire song to another software (GarageBand) and manipulate it there? Thanks.
Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Yes, exporting to an audio editor such as Garage Band or Audacity is one way. They have the advantage of letting you see and hear what you are doing to the file as you edit. After you have it the way you want it, export and add it to your iTunes library. (You may either keep or delete your unedited original.)
If you want to do it only in iTunes, use File > Get Info, go to the Options tab, and set the Start and Stop times.
By the way, the audio editors also let you create a fade-in and fade-out. The iTunes method creates abrupt start and stops.
Thanks Ed. I have a few more questions since I've never used GB before. I imported the full song in GB. How do I select the part I want, for instance from the minute 0 to the minute 2? I could see the timer but can't find out to delimit the area I want. Do you mind listing the few steps I need to do? Thanks.
V-Phuc, I have not used GB, but in Audacity it shows the waveform, so you can highlight the part of the song you are trying to get rid of, and then hit Delete.
It does not change the original. You are working on an edit copy, and when you have it as you wish, you export the new version.
How to select part of a song in iTunes?
